Palácio do Raio - Braga, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 32.914 W 008° 25.353
29T E 548159 N 4599817
The Palácio do Raio, is a palace in Braga, Portugal. Constructed in 1754 according to a project from the architect André Soares, who introduced in Braga the new Baroque tendency.
Waymark Code: WMATWX
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Built during the reign of king João V (1706-50), this is a wonderful example of Baroque civil architecture and designed by André Soares for José Duarte de Faria. He was a knight of the Order of Christ in addition to being a highly influential trader. In 1834, the property was purchased by Miguel José Raio, Viscount of São Lázaro who is believed to have bestowed the name House or Palace of Raio.

In terms of adornment, there is the tile covered façade, wonderful banisters embellished with flame effects and amphoras, and the verandas in forged iron and worked granite. The inner staircase is also worthy of note.

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